August 11th, 2017

Dear school community, It has been another busy fortnight, with lots of engaging learning experiences for all. We have had our Prep students celebrating 100 days in Prep, we had a wonderful turn out of families for our World Of Maths evening, an amazing Toy Incursion for our Grade 1/2s who also helped plant trees in the front entry and an entertaining musical performance for the whole school by Alpha Theatre. NAPLAN In the coming week, NAPLAN results for our students will be arriving. If your child is in Grade 3 or 5 this year and sat the NAPLAN tests, they will be bringing home an individual report of their results. There will also be a guide to explain how to read the information and what it all means. It is important that we remember that NAPLAN is a reflection of one moment in a year’s worth of learning that your child experiences at school. It is also important to remember that your child is more than the results of a test they each have their own unique qualities and talents that should be encouraged and praised. Parent opinion survey Earlier this week, many families would have received an email invitation to complete the 2017 Parent Opinion Survey. All schools are directed by DET to utilise the school’s enrolment software to generate a random selection of 30% of our families. If you received such an email invitation, please ensure that you utilise the unique link to access the online survey and follow the directions provided. If you chose to accept the invitation to participate, I thank you in advance and remind you that you have until Sunday 27th August to do so. In preparing for this, I found that many families do not have current email addresses in our system. If you should change or update any of your contact details at any time, please ensure you notify the office so that records can be updated. Uniform Policy As mentioned in the last Newsletter, the School Council are looking at updating the School Uniform Policy. You can view the changes in the policy attached to the last Newsletter. If you would like to provide feedback, please do so via email to ruthmcclelland1@gmail.com by the end of August. 2018 Enrolments Once again, I urge all current families who have children ready to start Grade Prep in 2018, to submit your enrolment forms as soon as possible. Spaces are filling fast and we have a long list of new families waiting for a placement in our school.

Also if you are a family who are leaving us in 2018 (apart from grade 6 students) we would greatly appreciate being notified as early as possible. This information will provide us with the ability to properly plan for our grade structures and staffing requirements for 2018. Centenary Celebrations As you are aware, 2017 is our Centenary Year. In commemorating the official opening of

Coburg West State School on the 29th November 1917, we will be holding a Centenary Day

on Saturday 25th November 2017 between 10am and 4pm. On the day, we will have

memorabilia and photographs on display, official ceremonies and speeches, tours of our

historic building, commemorative items for sale and refreshments available.

We are very keen to gather your stories, memories, copies of photos and items to share as

part of our display. Therefore, if you are a past student of our school and would like to

contribute, please email 100cwps@gmail.com or contact Rita in our office.

I wish you all a great fortnight. Regards, Mark Colagrande Principal

DATE ACTIVITY DETAILS

Wednesday 16th August AFL Footy Gala Day Selected 5/6 Students

Monday 21st August Writer’s Festival Assembly 9.00am to 10.00am

Tuesday 22nd August Book Week Dress UP Day Come dressed as your favorite book

character. All students Prep to Grade 6

Tuesday 22nd August Read Around the School Activity 2.40 to 3.20pm Prep to Grade 6 – More

information to follow

Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th &

Friday 25th August Grade 4 Camp Mt Evelyn

Monday 28th August Author Visitor – Archie Fusillo Assembly 9.00am

Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th August

Father’s Day Stall Small Hall

Wednesday 30th August Athletics Championships Selected Grade 3 to 6 Students

Thursday 7th September Grade 2 Bush Day Excursion Lady Northcote Camp

Monday 11th September Curriculum Day Pupil Free Day

Friday 15th September Disco Times TBA

Saturday 16th September Jazz Night Centenary Fundraiser More information TBA at a later date

Tuesday 19th September Grade 6 Graduation Photo &

Special Group Photo

Friday 22nd September End of Term 3 Start of school holidays

Monday 9th October Start of Term 4 End of school holidays

Monday 6th November Report Writing Day Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 7th November Melbourne Cup PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Saturday 25th November Centenary Open Day Community celebration for 100th birthday

of CWPS

Friday 22nd December End of Term 4 Start of school holidays

NAME GRADE VALUE Alice P 3/4B Friendship

Tess K 5/6M Friendliness

Sophia G 5/6Q Friendliness

Carla Mc 5/6R Friendliness

Ruben M 5/6A Friendliness

Laney M Prep D Friendliness

Mila M Prep M Friendliness

Kristina M Prep L Friendliness

Oliver B Prep K Friendliness

Sara S 1/2Y Friendliness

Helen D 3/4M Friendliness

Oscar S 3/4R Friendliness

Cooper H 3/4F Friendliness

Asher H 1/2M Friendliness

Yianni V 1/2E Friendliness

Liam S 1/2A Friendliness

Dash 3/4B Intergraty

Samuel 3/4C Friendliness

Joe 3/4S Friendliness

Chloe 5/6M Friendliness

Michala 5/6A Friendliness

George Prep K Friendliness

William Prep M Friendliness

Adelaide Prep LM Friendliness

Zach Prep D Friendliness

Felix 5/6Q Friendliness

Sam 5/6B Endeavour

Tomy 5/6R Friendliness

Billie 1/2A Friendliness

Elijah 1/2P Friendliness

Olivia 1/2E Friendliness

Finn 3/4M Friendliness

Paul 3/4F Friendliness

April 3/4C Friendliness

RESPECT HONESTY ENDEAVOUR FRIENDLINESS RESPONSIBILITY CO OPERATION SUPPORT INTEGRITY

Prep/Foundation 2018 Transition

The dates for our Prep 2018 transition program

have now been set. They are as follows:

Optional ‘Prep, Parents and Play’ – Thursday 2nd

November

10.00am – 10.45am or 2.30pm – 3.15pm

Session 1: Thursday 9th November

9.15am – 10.45am or 1.45pm – 3.15pm

Session 1: Thursday 16th November

9.15am – 10.45am or 1.45pm – 3.15pm

* Please see attached flyer for further details.

Acceptance letters and information relating to transition

sessions will be sent out to families by the end of this

month.

To assist us with future planning, please ensure you

have enrolled your child, particularly if we are your

closest state school or you already have a child

attending Coburg West.

Looking forward to meeting our new 2018

Prep/Foundation students soon!

Prep team

World Of Maths Roadshow

Family Maths Problem Solving Night

As part of an early celebration of Numeracy Week many families enjoyed a night of thinking and fun at the World

of Maths’ Family Problem Solving night on Wednesday the 2nd August. I would like to thank all those who

supported our great night. Students explored a range of problems that encouraged them to think and solve

mathematical problems. It allowed them to extend their minds and enjoy sharing their knowledge with their

parents. Problem solving is an essential part of the Victorian Curriculum. This night was a fun way of challenging

ourselves. Congratulations to Lainey in Prep D who won the $25 Officeworks voucher provided by the World of

Maths. Again I thanks the 18 staff and my wonderful Maths Committee team who supported the night. Also

thankyou to the grade 56 student leaders who showed leadership skills assisting with the tasks. It was great to

see so many parents being positive role models. It is empowering to them and proven that it makes a difference

to their mathematical learning. Here are some photos of the night.

Enjoy! Fiona Currie, Mathematic Co-ordinator.

Payment methods

1. Payment can be made directly through Compass here

2. If you would prefer to pay through bank transfer follow these instructions:

Account name: Coburg West Primary School Building and Library Account

BSB: 063 491 Account number: 1023 4221

3. Payment can also be made in cash or credit card at the Office.

Call to Support the Building and Library Fund

What is this about?

In 2017, Coburg West Primary School transitioned from the request for a voluntary contribution, to asking for a tax-deductible donation to the Building and Library Fund.

We envisioned this change as a win-win for the community. Parents would receive a tax-deduction not previously available and external grants or donations from supporters of the school would become more readily accessible.

Unfortunately, we have not brought you along on this journey with us. Donations received to date are at historic lows in comparison to past years and this result will have an impact on Coburg West.

Why is it important?

Schools are not funded for the general upkeep of their facilities; your donation is a vital means for us to provide urgent maintenance and upgrades for the benefit of our students. In 2017 we have two very clear priorities; 70% of proceeds will go towards upgrading our boiler system, which is failing to warm our classrooms sufficiently in the winter due to regular breakdowns, whilst also expensive to operate. The remaining 30% will be put towards the needs of our ICT Lab, upgrading learning resources for our students classroom use.

How can you help?

If you have willingly made a voluntary contribution in the past, or are new to the school, and have not yet done so in 2017, we ask you to please consider supporting the fund. Our guideline request is $50 per student, to a maximum $100 per family. Larger amounts will of course not be turned away. Unlike the past, these donations are now fully tax-deductible - June 30 deadline for the 2016/17 financial year.

Thank you for you continued support,

The Building and Library Fund Committee

Payment methods

1. Payment can be made directly through Compass here

2. If you would prefer to pay through bank transfer follow these instructions:

Account name: Coburg West Primary School Building and Library Account

BSB: 063 491 Account number: 1023 4221

3. Payment can also be made in cash or credit card at the Office.

PIZZA DAY order form

Our Special Canteen Pizza Day is FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER

(Our normal Friday menu available as well on this day, order the usual way)

COMPLETED FORMS NEED TO BE RETURNED BY 4.00PM WEDNESDAY 23rd

AUGUST 2017

There will be two types of Pizza’s to choose from. Margherita and Roman.

Childs Name: ___________________________ Class: _________________ I would like ____________ Pizza/s @ $10.00 per Pizza Margherita – Cheese and Tomato Roman – Cheese, Tomato and Ham Please note that there is no variations to Pizza toppings. The cost of pizza is $10.00 each and Pizza size is approximately 25 cm in diameter. Please return your completed form along with the correct money and place it in the canteen basket in your classroom or drop it off at the office by 4.00pm Wednesday the 23rd of August. Regrettably we will not accept orders after this date. Thank you Canteen…